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Murano and Burano – Venice’s famous islands

May 2, 2009 by
Murano, Venice

Venice lagoon's popular islands: If you only have a short time in Venice and want to explore the islands of its lagoon, the most popular ones are Murano, Burano and Torcello. These three can be covered in the one outing and can be reached by the public vaporetti. The vaporetto ride on Venice's waterways is always fun and apart from being attractive islands to visit, Murano and Burano have things that visitors want – glass products and lace! Murano Murano is actually a cluster of islands … [Read more...]

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Travel to Spain for a holiday with passion!

April 27, 2009 by

Travel to Spain for a Europe Tour that will stir your emotions! Travelling in Spain is a hot-blooded experience! Strong red wine, the brilliance and heat of the sun, spicy Spanish food, flamenco music that stirs your soul - whatever it is, people get passionate about their travel to Spain. It's that kind of place. Cowboys,Gaudi and Don Quixote Sergio Leone shot Clint Eastwood in "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" in the deserts of Almeria, Gaudi conceived his Sagrada Familia and other … [Read more...]

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Travel to Bruges: A Stunning Medieval Town

April 17, 2009 by

Bruges is the Venice of the North: Tranquillity, beauty, history, art, Bruges has it all.  With its maze of waterways, romantic bridges and low skyline, Bruges is also known as the 'Venice of the North'. Bruges is slightly farther away from Brussels than Antwerp, but still conveniently placed for a day-trip. It takes about an hour by train from Brussels to Bruges and it’s well worth the effort when you consider the beauty this well preserved medieval city has to offer. It's no wonder that … [Read more...]

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Bulgaria, a holiday destination

April 14, 2009 by
Rila Monastery, like something out of Shangri-La

Bulgaria, a country that's both old and new: Bulgaria can be said to be a country that's very old as well as very new.  It's ancient history dates back to the Old Stone Age period of the 1st millenium B.C. and yet it wasn't until 1989 that it broke away from the Eastern Bloc and became an independent country, with its new Constitution being enacted in 1991.  From this time on, Bulgaria's race to modernise itself included full membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in … [Read more...]

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Tour Routes in Greece

April 12, 2009 by

Places in Greece and the Greek islands you shouldn't miss Greece travel can really be split into two: mainland travel and island travel. The only tours to visit the islands, as far as I know, are day-tours and cruises. As the latter always leave at sundown or so as far as I'm concerned they actually miss the best part of the day, eating out in the evening, so I wouldn't really recommend them. On the other hand, if you've a really tight schedule and want to see as many islands as you can, a … [Read more...]

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Destination Killarney

April 8, 2009 by

Killarney is Famous for its beautiful landscapes and Pubs! Situated in the south-western corner of Ireland, Killarney is the tourist capital of Kerry, and the second most popular tourist destination in Ireland. Killarney National Park is world famous and its three lakes and surrounding mountains and woods are a great attraction for visitors who come to enjoy the mesmerizing scenery, fish on the lakes, enjoy boat trips, mountain-climb or walk the trails.  In spite of its popularity, the area … [Read more...]

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Austria: Land of the great composers

April 8, 2009 by
Aerial View of Salzburg

Austria - a country of geniuses: When you think of what makes Austria a great travel destination, reflect back to all its famous citizens who brought international fame to the country.  Over 250 years after the death of Mozart, we are all still craving for his music.  160 years after the death Johann Strauß, people are still dancing to his waltzes.  The list of famous composers, writers and scientists, successful sportsmen and movie stars (including one ex "Terminator"), is huge. What … [Read more...]

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Travel to Estonia

April 2, 2009 by

Why is Tallinn so popular? Travelling to Estonia and its capital, Tallinn, is easy. There are direct flights from Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, Frankfurt, Gothenburg, Hamburg, Helsinki, Kiev, London, Milan, Minsk, Moscow, Munich, Oslo, Prague, Riga, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna, Vilnius and Warsaw to Tallinn. About 25 ferries, hydrofoils and catamarans cross between Helsinki and Tallinn daily. You can catch a ferry from Stockholm to Tallinn or arrive by coach from … [Read more...]

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Tour Routes in Portugal

March 20, 2009 by

Suggested Tour Routes to see the best destinations in Portugal Portugal is quite compact and easy to travel around. However, most widely sold tour offerings combine it with Spain, and a few even add Morocco. This means you get to see Fatima, Lisbon and not much else. But there are some "purely Portugal" tours available and these seem excellent value. There may be fewer "big ticket" tourist sights in Portugal, but this can be an advantage for those who like to really get into the local culture … [Read more...]

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Tour Routes in Germany

February 27, 2009 by

Suggested Tour Routes to make the best of your holiday in Germany Touring Germany is a pleasure, whether you drive yourself, take a coach or relax on a boat; that's because there's a lot to see and the roads are excellent, so travel is easy. Whether you're looking for romantic castles, picturesque villages with twisting alleys and narrow gabled houses, mountain landscapes or vibrant nightlife in a modern metropolis, everything is within easy reach. Try this Tour Route You'll notice that … [Read more...]

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